Tour Accounts Assistant, Venue Settlements

Company: Live Nation Entertainment
Company: Live Nation Entertainment
Location: Farringdon, London, United Kingdom
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2025-09-20 05:38
Job Summary:Company: Live Nation Music UK Ltd.Department: FinanceLocation: Farringdon, LondonReports to: Tour AccountantWorking Hours: Full timeContract Type: Fixed-Term (6 months)Role DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Tour Accounting division of Live Nation Music as a Tour Accounts Assistant. The main purpose of the role is to provide specialised support in managing and processing venue settlements for club shows across the UK, working directly under the supervision of a Tour Accountant.The role will focus specifically on venue settlement management, working closely with ETM (Event Ticketing Manager) and AR (Accounts Receivable) teams to ensure timely and accurate processing of venue settlements. This position offers excellent exposure to the live music industry's financial operations and provides valuable experience in event accounting processes.Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, as the role involves daily chase-up activities and monthly processing deadlines that are critical to the tour accounting function.What we can offer youLive Nation offers impressive employee benefits including tickets to shows and festivals and unlimited annual leave. The Farmiloe Building in Farringdon, London is a beautiful office to work in. Staff can enjoy use of arcade games in the basement games room, onsite gym equipment plus fitness and meditation classes. In addition to this, the office has a fully stocked complimentary coffee bar with barista to serve you your favourite coffee as you walk into the office and offers heavily subsidised lunch options. We hold regular staff events in our atrium stage space including hosting speakers and open mic nights to showcase Live Nation employee talent.Who you areCompetencies / Skills / Knowledge / ExperienceInterest in concert promotions, event management or music industry financeExcellent numeracy skills with strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel at intermediate levelStrong organisational and time management skills with ability to manage daily deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communication skills for chasing settlements and liaising with venuesAbility to work methodically through high-volume processing tasksBasic understanding of financial processes and reconciliation principlesAbility to work to tight deadlines in a pressured environmentBehavioursThe following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success:Self-motivated with strong initiative in daily chase-up activitiesProactive approach to identifying and resolving settlement queriesAbility to work independently while knowing when to escalate to relevant Tour AccountantUses interpersonal skills to establish good working relationships with venue contacts and internal teamsDetail-oriented with commitment to accuracy in financial processingWhat the role includesDaily Responsibilities:Chase final venue settlements for all previous night's club shows each morningLiaise with ETM and AR teams when queries arise during settlement processReview venue settlements upon receipt and prepare for Tour Accountant approvalProcess all club show venue settlements on OracleMaintain accurate records of settlement status and processing progressMonthly Responsibilities:Ensure all venue settlements are processed by month-endProvide monthly status reports on settlement processing to Tour AccountantKey Operational Notes:Focus exclusively on club show venue settlementsAll final processing requires Tour Accountant approval before completionMaintain clear audit trail of all settlement activities and approvalsAdministrative Tasks:Update settlement tracking systems and databasesFile and organise settlement documentationSupport Tour Accountant with ad-hoc venue settlement queriesAssist with month-end reporting as requiredEqual OpportunitiesWe are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion.  You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.  We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife.  As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.  It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.The CompanyLive Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide.  Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.comAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday 28th September 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at any time so encourage early application where possible.#LI-SL1
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